THE OFFICIAL HOST CITY OF CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA IS IDEALLY SITUATED IN THE CENTER OF A RENOWNED ROLLER HOTBED THAT HAS PRODUCED MULTIPLE NBRC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FLY AND WORLD CUP TITLEHOLDERS

The Carolina Performing Roller Club is committed to making your visit a memorable one and the 2015 NBRC National Convention promises to be an experience that you don’t want to miss out on!

The following pages contain needed information to make travel plans,

with the itinerary and additional convention details following in the next bulletin.

2015 NBRC CONVENTION

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

SEPTEMBER 10 – 12, 2015

OFFICIAL CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS

SHERATON CHARLOTTE AIRPORT HOTEL

3315 SCOTT FUTRELL DRIVE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28208

Situated in the heart of the Carolinas, the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

is an eight-story, high-rise hotel just two miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, accessible with scheduled complimentary shuttle service for air travelers.

The Sheraton NBRC Convention Headquarters is located off Billy Graham Parkway near Exit 33 on Interstate 85, and is a central setting close to Interstates 85, 77, and 485 that provide easy accessibility for automobile travelers and quick and easy commute for bus departures for the scheduled loft visitation.

OFFICIAL CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS

SHERATON CHARLOTTE

AIRPORT HOTEL

3315 SCOTT FUTRELL DRIVE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28208

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RESERVE YOUR CONVENTION ROOM NOW

AT THE SPECIAL RATE OF $105.00 PER NIGHT

KING AND QUEEN SIZE BEDS AVAILABLE

GROUP RATE AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST 11, 2015

AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

RESERVE YOUR ROOM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE – THE HOTEL IS HOLDING A LIMITED BLOCK OF ROOMS THAT WILL BE BOOKED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS

YOU MAY BOOK, MODIFY, OR CANCEL A RESERVATION

FROM MAY 14, 2015 TO SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

MAKING YOUR RESERVATION ONLINE

GUESTS CAN ACCESS A PERSONALIZED WEB SITE FOR NATIONAL BIRMINGHAM ROLLER CLUB CONVENTION BOOKING BY VISITING

Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel is centrally located in Charlotte and provides comfortable accommodations and a warm, inviting atmosphere with close proximity to many attractions. The hotel recently completed a revitalization project to its guest rooms, corridors and public spaces.

AMENITIES IN NEWLY RENOVATED HOTEL ROOMS

24-hour Front Desk / Safe-Deposit Box

Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access

Coffee Maker

Hair Dryer, and Iron/Ironing Board

Clock Radio and Wake-Up Service

24-Hour Room Service

Heated Indoor and Outdoor Pools

Gift Shop

Free Fitness Center

Restaurant and Bar/Lounge

Rollaway Beds Available

Laundry Service

ATM Cash Machine

32–inchFlat-Panel HD Televisions

Free Morning Newspaper

Complimentary Parking for Hotel Guests

PET FRIENDLY HOTEL

Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel is a pet friendly hotel and welcomes dogs up to 80 lbs. as well as cats. There is no deposit required, however guests will need to sign a waiver at check-in. Pet owners are responsible for any damage to guest room or hotel areas.

Hotel shuttle pick-up is located at the ground transportation area outside the baggage claim.

Shuttle pick-up is based on request-please contact guest services. Please plan to add an additional 10 minutes to your travel time when traveling from the hotel to the airport via the hotel shuttle.

ONSITE DINING OPTIONS

OSCAR’S RESTAURANT

Cuisine: American

Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Atmosphere: Elegant

ATRIUM LOUNGE

Cuisine: Bar Menu

Hours: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Atmosphere: Casual

RESTAURANTS – Enjoy the elegant atmosphere of OSCAR’S RESTAURANT, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or the ATRIUM LOUNGE, perfect for guests who want to grab a quick bite

ROOM SERVICE — If you prefer a quiet meal alone, attentive Room Service will bring a hot breakfast, lunch, or dinner right to your guest room.

The Carolina Performing Roller Club is committed to making your visit to the Carolinas a memorable one and the 2015 NBRC National Convention promises to be an experience that you don’t want to miss out on!

These pages contain the basic information needed to make your travel plans and secure accommodations. An itinerary of the convention activity will be published in the next bulletin.

If additional or specific information is needed beforehand, please feel free to contact:

Those who live in close proximity to convention headquarters may choose to travel to the event using personal transportation. If so, listed are detailed driving directions to the convention hotel, offering you road by road guidance. It is recommended that you lodge at the convention hotel not only for convenience but for the availability of onsite private vehicle parking.

Driving Directions to Hotel Using Private Transportation

From the South via Interstate 85:

Travel North on I-85, Merge onto Billy Graham Parkway via Exit 33 towards Airport – Drive .3 Miles and Turn Right onto Scott Futrell Drive – the Hotel is located on the corner

From the North via Interstate 85:

Travel South on I-85, Merge onto Billy Graham Parkway via Exit 33 towards Airport – Drive .3 Miles and Turn Right onto Scott Futrell Drive – the Hotel is located on the corner

From the South via Interstate 77:

Travel North on I-77, Merge onto Billy Graham Parkway via Exit 6B towards Airport – Drive 5 Miles and Turn Left onto Scott Futrell Drive – the Hotel is located on the corner

Leaving the Airport, drive towards the Billy Graham Parkway. Take the North Ramp onto Billy Graham Parkway towards Interstate 85. Drive 1.1 Miles and Turn Left onto Scott Futrell Drive – the Hotel is located on the corner

PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES

TRAVEL OPTIONS TO THE CHARLOTTE CONVENTION

AIR TRAVELERS:

CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

If traveling to the convention by air, your destination is “CLT”, the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

The airport is served by eight different airlines and is located only two miles from the Sheraton Charlotte Airport convention Hotel site. Additional airport details and flying information accompany this notice.

AMTRAK TRAVELERS:

CLT

As an alternative means of travel to and from this year’s convention, you may want to board the Carolinian, Amtrak’s daily passenger train that runs between Charlotte, North Carolina and New York City. Amtrak is the nation’s intercity passenger rail operator with 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, operating more than 300 trains each day and to more than 500 destinations. The Charlotte (CLT) Amtrak station is six miles from the convention hotel,

Some members choose to arrive early or stay late when attending a convention, using the occasion to visit local attractions and thus interested in acquiring a vehicle. Others sometimes choose to obtain private vehicle transportation instead of utilizing convention bus service.

For anyone interested in renting an automobile, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is currently served by eight vehicle rental companies. All vehicle rental counters are located on the lower Baggage Claim level.

TERMINAL INFORMATION AND AIRLINES

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the world and US Airways’ largest hub. It is served by seven domestic carriers and three foreign flag carriers. The passenger terminal complex at

Charlotte Douglas Airport consists of a large main terminal with five concourses and 97 aircraft gates.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of the few airports in the US that has a public viewing area. Here, visitors can watch planes take off, land, and taxi to and from runway 18C/36C. It is credited with having one of the best airport views in the United States!

As a joint civil-military facility, the airport is home to Charlotte Air National Guard Base and its host unit, the 145th Airlift Wing of the North Carolina Air National Guard, located in a military cantonment area on the east side of the airport. As an Air National Guard organization within the U.S. Air Force, the federal mission of the 145 AW is theater airlift and it is operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command. The 145 AW is composed of over 300 full-time and over 1000 traditional part-time military personnel, operating and maintaining C-130 Hercules aircraft in support of combatant commanders world-wide. Former World Cup Champ Joe Bob Stuka flew C-130s from this location a few years ago prior to his military retirement

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

Plan on Arriving Early

Arriving at the airport 90 minutes before your flight’s scheduled departure is advisable for check-in and security screening. Two hours is the recommended guideline for international flights.

Check-in Policy

A government issued photo identification issued by federal or state government for passengers over 18 years old is required. Photo identification must contain your name, date of birth, gender and an expiration date. Travelers will be asked to show this ID along with their boarding pass.

Be prepared to answer questions about your bags. When asked who packed your bags and if you might have left them unattended at any time, think carefully and answer the questions honestly. Criminals may use unsuspecting passengers to carry bombs or other dangerous items onto aircraft.

A boarding pass may be printed in advance, obtained at the ticket counter, from an airline kiosk or from a skycap.

Screening Checkpoints

Please refer to the Transportation Security Administration’s website at www.tsa.gov for complete information.

Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the screening checkpoints.

Each traveler is limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item (purse, briefcase, backpack, etc.).

All bags are subject to hand search.

You may be hand searched and are required to remove your shoes and outer coat at the checkpoint.

All electronic items, such as laptops and cell phones, may be subjected to additional screening. Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so that it can be x-rayed separately (x-rays will not cause any damage to your electronic equipment).

Luggage storage lockers are not available.

Traveling Tips

Avoid packing anything that looks like or could be used as a weapon. Check TSA website for a complete list.

Passengers are allowed to carry one quart size, clear plastic bag with containers of three ounces each of liquids and gels through the checkpoints. One bag is permitted per passenger. All other liquids, gels and aerosols need to be in checked bags. Again, visit the TSA website for complete details.

Purchase drinks and food you wish to carry on board the aircraft after you have completed the security screening process. These are allowed on the aircraft.

Checked bags may be selected for hand search or scanning through a computerized x-ray machine.

Pack all film in a carry-on bag. The CTX machines scanning checked bags will damage the film.

Pack as light as possible.

Keep control of your bags at all times.

Free plastic bags are available at the checkpoints.

CONVENTION BUS

The NBRC will acquire busses to transport attendees to and from all of the convention destinations, a service provided for a daily boarding fee cost of $15 to help offset some of the expense incurred by the club. This is a great bargain given the cost of fuel and the fact that we will be traveling several miles to visit all the lofts during the tours. Everyone participating in visitation is encouraged to use the busses since parking space will be limited at many of the lofts. Busses will depart and return to the convention hotel each day.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE CONVENTION BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR LOFT VISITATIONS

PLEASE RESERVE SPACE ON THE REGISTRATION FORM TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION IS ACQUIRED AND AVAILABLE

2015 NBRC CONVENTION

CONVENTION “RSVP” REQUEST – BUS & BANQUET RESERVATIONS

To assist in the planning of this year’s convention, advance notice is requested from everyone who will be in attendance. The host flyers want to ensure that adequate accommodations are provided to make your trip the most enjoyable ever!

It is essential to pre-determine an exact number of riders for acquisition of sufficient bus transportation, and a good head count is also important for the arrangements for food and seating for the dinner and banquet meals.

Please get your reservation to us as soon as possible.

If traveling with other fanciers as a group, it is preferable that each group member submits his or her own form.

2015 NBRC CONVENTION REGISTRATION / RSVP FORM

Name(s) _____________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________ State ________

Please assist us in planning and making this a well-organized, cost effective, and fun event. To do so, we need counts to be as accurate as possible. Please indicate he items that you will be attending and wish us to reserve space for you by filling in the appropriate boxes.If your spouse or children will be accompanying you, please include them in the number.

Commemorative hats and tee shirts are always popular items with convention-goers and will be available for sale at the 2015 NBRC Convention. If you are planning to be in attendance and would like to have one or both of these items as a keepsake, please inform us ahead of time to ensure that we have an adequate supply on hand. We don’t want to incur the expense of ordering more than we can dispense, but more importantly, we want to make sure that everyone who desires one will be afforded that opportunity. Our goal is to procure as many of these as are needed to meet the demand, without overstocking them. It would therefore be greatly appreciated if you would inform us by August 25 as to which items, if any, you are interested in purchasing at this year’s convention. Having this information in advance will assist us in acquiring a feasible number of the sizes needed.

Please assist us by indicating the total number of hats and shirts wanted and the appropriate sizes.

The NBRC Convention is an annual, club-sanctioned event to promote the hobby and encourage fellowship and growth among its membership. While the purpose of the convention is not to generate monetary gain, it is essential that every effort be made to break even each year to avoid significant depletion of NBRC funds.

Those who host the convention strive each year to operate in the black, and those involved in previous organization of this event are well aware of the associated costs and countless hours of donated volunteer time. Funds generated through donations play a significant role in assisting with meal and transportation costs, accommodations, and the ability to make the convention an event to remember.

We will be appreciative of all donations for the convention raffle and auction to assist in generating funds and providing attendees opportunity to win nice hobby-related items and memorabilia. Past support of donations for NBRC conventions has been quite generous and we hope the same will be true for this year’s event. Any donation or assistance you can provide for the upcoming convention will be greatly appreciated.